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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 14, 1982 AT 8:00 P.M.
APPROVED
CITY OF ROS21 MEAII
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council was called
to order by Mayor Tury at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, California.
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Cleveland.
The Invocation was delivered by Rev. Richard Acosta.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:
Present: Councilmembers Cichy, Cleveland, Imperial, Taylor
and Mayor Tury
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 26, 1982 - Verbatim portion
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the verbatim portion of October 26, 1982 be approved. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 9, 1982 - Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of November 9, 1982 be
approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 23, 1982 - Regular Meeting
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
IMPERIAL that the Minutes of the November 23, 1982 Council
Meeting be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
PROCLAMATION: Bill of Rights Week
Mayor Tury signed the proclamation designating December
12 thorugh December 18, 1982 as Bill of Rights Week.
There being no objection, it was so ordered.
. Mayor Tury introduced Bob Phinney,Rosemead Chamber of
Commerce.
Bob Phinney,President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented
the Council with a Game of Rosemead for their enjoyment, and in-
vited the Council to a mixer Thursday night at Title Insurance
and Trust Company on Walnut Grove.
Mayor Tury thanked Mr. Phinney and said he was sure the
game would be enjoyed and they would try to make the mixer
which is at 5:30 p. m. at Title Insurance on Thursday night.
Rev. Tom Phillips wished everyone a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year, and again expressed his appreciation for the
Council's dedicated service to the City.
Dorothy LeRoy, 1543 Drumhill, Hacienda Heights, owner of
Parcel Y1 on Del Mar, stated that although at the last Council
Meeting plans were approved, she was never contacted by the
City Engineer to negotiate for the Street Improvement project
on Del Mar. She stated that she has never heard from anyone
as yet.
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John Maulding, City Engineer, stated that Del Mar Street
Improvement Project is a FAU project and it is necessary for
the State to approve the appraisals. He stated that they had
verbally received word of approval last Thursday, and the
right of way agreement has to be prepared and reviewed by the
City Attorney which he is doing right now. The City Engineer
stated that they are not allowed to contact the owner until
the State has approved the appraisals.
Councilman Imperial stated
responsibility of the person in
notify the owner when there is
that from this point on that it
that he felt that it was the
charge to write a letter and
a reason for a delay, and hoped
would be a matter of policy.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION ON DEL MAR
Mayor Tury stated that the Public Hearing was open and
Continued it to the next regular Meeting on December 28, 1982
at 8:00 p. m.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST BY CALIFORNIA
CHRISTIAN HOME FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTING PAS-
SAGEWAY BETWEEN TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS LOCATED AT
8417 MISSION BLVD. (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW #82-6)
Mayor Tury opened the Public Hearing and inquired if there
was anyone in the audience who would care to speak regarding
this matter.
Mr. James Stryker, 4902 Earle Avenue, Executive Director
of the California Christian Home, expressed his appreciation
for the efforts of the staff and the Planning Commission for
approving this request up to this point and have included sug-
gestions that were received from these groups, and stated that
he hoped that they would be able to proceed with the proposal
to connect these buildings.
Mayor Tury inquired if there was anyone else who would
care to speak.
No one came forward. He closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
TAYLOR that the P-D Review 82-6 for the construction of an
enclosed passageway between two existing buildings located
at 8417 Mission Blvd.,be approved. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
III. LEGISLATIVE
A. RESOLUTION NO. 82-51 - CLAIMS & DEMANDS
RESOLUTION NO. 82-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $397,948.66
NUMBERED 8428-8460 & 5340 THROUGH 5467 INCLUSIVELY
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 82-51 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
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B. ORDINANCE NO. 556 - AMENDING SECTION 9106 OF MUNICIPAL
CODE REGULATING R-3 ZONE
ORDINANCE NO. 556
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE "R-3", MEDIUM MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Ordinance No. 556 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 82-52 --NOTIFYING STATE OF CANCELLATION
OF THE RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZES COUNTY AS ENFORCE-
MENT AGENCY OF MOBILEHOME PARKS
John Maulding, City Engineer, stated that this is for the
inspections of Mobilehome Parks, and this would cancel the in-
spection by the County and State would take over the inspections.
Councilman Imperial stated that it would be worse to go from
the County to the State for these inspections.
Mayor Tury inquired if he would like this item deferred to
the next meeting in order to get a cost proposal from Willdan
and Associates.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 82-53 - DESIGNATING L. A. COUNTY AS AGENT
FOR SERVICE OF ACTION UNDER THE REVEUE & TAXATION CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 82-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS ITS AGENT FOR
SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR ACTIONS UNDER THE REVENUE AND
TAXATION CODE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Resolution No. 82-53 be adopted. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR (Deferred CC-C, CC-D, CC-G & CC-0)
CC-A APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSEMEAD & MONTEREY PARK
TO IMPROVE WHITMORE STREET (NEW/JACKSON)
CC-B ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FROM WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
FOR STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS
CC-E AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOCATE CDBG CONTINGENCY FUNDS
CC-F INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON ALLEYS EAST AND WEST
OF WALNUT GROVE (FERN & KLINGERMAN)
CC-H AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL
FINANCE OFFICERS CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, FEB. 2-5, 1983
CC-I AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND PLANNING COURSES AT U.C.IRVINE
CC-J CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF BEACH GROCERY COMPANY
CC-K CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF L. A. COUNTY FOR
INDEMNIFICATION
CC-L CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF DOLLY & AUBREY TETERS
CC-M CLAIM AGAINST CITY ON BEHALF OF RICK SAMBRANO
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CC-N ACCEPTANCE OF ROSEMEAD POOL UNDERWATER LIGHTS.& BOILERS
CC-P ACCEPTANCE OF ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR SEWER INSTALLATION
FOR DEL MAR PHASE II
CC-Q AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
EMPLOYEES RELATIONS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 26-27, 1983
IN SAN JOSE
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the foregoing Items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
CC-C MID VALLEY PARA TRANSIT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
CC-D APPROVAL OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS FOR USE ON PARA TRANSIT
Councilman Cichy stated that there has been several years
of close cooperation between the City and Mid Valley and the
transportation project seems to be working out very well, but
he wanted to make sure that the new cards issued by Mid Valley
for the Transportation Program doesn't say "funded through the
City of E1 Monte".
Doug Shaw, Executive Director, Mid Valley Manpower, stated
that they have been required to put that on the card because
the City of E1 Monte was the host City for the 4.5 funds. They
are the fiscal agent for the other cities, so we were required
to put the City of E1 Monte on the cards, but as of January 1,
1983 they will say Rosemead.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that Items CC-C and CC-D be approved. Vote resulted:
AYES: Councilmen Cichy, Cleveland, Imperial & Mayor Tury
NAYES: Councilman Taylor
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion duly carried
and so ordered.
Councilman Taylor requested that the minutes show his "no"
vote is that we have now gone from a $1700 a month program to
$72,000 a year program.
Mayor Tury stated that an explanation should be made that
the County has withdrawn its funding of it and the major part
of the increase is to make-up for the lack of County funding.
CC-G SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD RED CURB REMOVAL
Councilman Taylor inquired why only 30 feet of parking
is being allowed by the removal of the 30 feet of red curb
in front of the radiator shop.
John Mayerski, Traffic Engineer, stated that the visibility
is critical at that intersection, and they are trying to retain
as much restriction on parking. He did not feel that the radia-
tor shop needs more than the 30 feet.
Councilman Taylor requested that this item be deferred for
additional footage measurements.
There being no objection, this item was deferred to the
next Council Meeting.
CC-O APPROVAL OF POLICY STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY BUSINESSES
Mayor Tury stated that he wanted to express his disapproval
of the percentage quota.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the Council adopt the Minority Business Program and authorize
the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Vote resulted:
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AYES: Councilmen
NAYES: Councilmen
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cichy and Cleveland
Taylor, Imperial and Mayor Tury
Whereupon the Mayor declared that the motion died due to
a lack of suffient affirmative votes.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the motion be reconsidered. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN CICHY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEVELAND
that the City Council adopts the Minority Business Program and
authorizes the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Vote
resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Councilman Imperial requested that the record show that the
first vote on this item was a 3/2 vote because of the percentage
quota.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council Meeting was recessed for an executive session.
The Council Meeting was reconvened.
Robert Kress, City Attorney stated that the City Council
met in a closed session to discuss some pending litigation and
they gave their attorney some directions in the matter and took
no further action.
VI. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Cichy wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
B. Councilman Cleveland stated that he has received com-
plaints regarding a used car lot on Bartlett and Valley. It
seems that they are using a portion of that property to repair
cars.
Councilman Imperial stated that about four years ago he
had brought up the same complaint, and they are working in
violation of the code.
Mayor Tury stated that the Code Enforcement Officer and Mr.
Carmona would be sent out there to inform them of the zoning vio-
lation.
Councilman Imperial stated that in view of the past history
of this problem, he would like to have a memorandum giving all
the action that has been taken on this property for the past four
years.
C. Councilman Taylor requested a report on the Del Mar
construction of storm drains from Mr. Maulding.
D. Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that he had
attended a Senate Committee Meeting on Finance today. He re-
quested that the Council go on record that they would urge the
State to discontinue the bail-out program to those cities that
have lost dollars due to passage Proposition #f13. He stated
that all the Cities that did not receive bail-out are being
jeopardized by State's action and will possibly lose some of
their subvention monies in order to make up the State deficit.
He requested a minute action so that the lobbyist who is meeting
with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of this Senate Committee and
also with Senator Bill Campbell can urge the discontinuance of
the bail-outs.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, also stated that at the
next meeting a Resolution would be prepared stating some of
the Council's philosophies as it relates to the State and them
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Councilman Taylor requested that the Redevelopment Agencies
be included in that Resolution. The State paying money out of
the General Fund to pay Agencies that were defaulting again
because of improper management.
Mr. Tripepi stated that would be included in the Resolution.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN TAYLOR, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL
that the Lobbyist be urged to advise the State that the Council
is in favor of the discontinuance of bail-out altogether and leav-
ing the subventions intact and those Cities who operate efficiently
should not be penalized for those Cities that cannot. Vote resulted:
UPON ROLL CALL ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT VOTED AYE.
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
Frank G. Tripepi, City Manager, stated that when the Resolution
is adopted by the Council it will be sent to the Contract Cities
Association for consideration by their Resolutions committee and
also provide copies to State Legislators.
Mr. Tripei stated that on behalf of the staff he wished the
Council a very Merry Christmas.
E. Hugh Foutz, City Treasurer, stated that the annual
Sister City Elections are being held, and requested a more.formal
participation from the Council of the Sister City Program.
F. Councilman Cichy stated that he was passing the old
card from Mid Valley Manpower to the City Manager and request
that he get back to the Council and show them the new card and
how it is being disbursed.
G. Mayor Tury wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
There being no further business, the City Council Meeting
was adjourned to the next regular Meeting on December 28, 1982
at 8:00 p. m.
Respectfully submitted:
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City C rk
APPROVED:
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